Police Seek Kittery, Maine Forgery Suspect

The Portsmouth Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating Joshua Burnett, 34, last known address of 19 Phelps St., Kittery, Maine. 03904

Burnett is wanted by the Portsmouth Police for two counts of Forgery both Felony level offenses. Burnett is also wanted by Greenland Police for theft of checks. In addition, Burnett has an active bench warrant issued by the Hampton District Court for Driving After Revocation. 

Burnett is suspected of stealing checks while working for a moving company, then forging and depositing the checks at banks in Portsmouth. 

Anyone with information of Burnett’s whereabouts should contact Detective Rochelle Jones at 610-7503 and or the Portsmouth Police Detective Division at (603) 436-2511.

Please call Seacoast Crime Stoppers 431-1199 if you wish to remain anonymous and have information on unsolved crimes or under age alcohol parties. You can also leave an anonymous tip by logging on to www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org or send an SMS text to CRIMES (274637) and include TIPSCS in your message. You could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your information leads to an arrest and indictment.

Submitted by Portsmouth Police Det. Sgt. David Keaveny.